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Before you start your journey
Departing from Kensington Olympia
- Departure station
- Kensington Olympia station guide
- Address
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- Olympia Way, London W14 0NE
Operators serving Kensington Olympia
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Facilities at Kensington Olympia
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- Olympia Car Park (0.1 miles)
Explore the area around Kensington Olympia
- Olympia London
- Holland Park
About your departure station
Opened in 1844 as "Kensington," this unique station was rebuilt in 1862 and renamed for the 1948 Olympics.
It became London's only remaining exhibition station, serving Olympia events.
The station's history includes handling special royal trains and wartime evacuations.
Modernized in 2008, it combines historic features with modern facilities.
Kensington Olympia represents a specialized transport solution, maintaining limited regular services while handling major event traffic.
Its survival reflects the enduring value of rail access for London's exhibition industry, preserving a unique piece of transport heritage in West London.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Kensington Olympia to Hackney Central?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Kensington Olympia and Hackney Central?
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